Osama The Hero
by Dennis Kelly

Name: Osama The Hero
Brand: Dennis Kelly
SKU: 9781840025743
Rating: 3.69 (62 reviews)

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Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the powerful themes and emotional depth of the play, particularly its portrayal of extremism and terrorism. Many find it more effective when experienced live rather than on the page, noting some confusion in the narrative structure. Overall, the play evokes strong reactions and thoughtful reflections on sensitive topics.

Powerful themes of extremismEmotional depthEngaging protagonistConfusing narrative structure

Synopsis

"I never know when things are funny, so what I do is wait until someone else starts laughing and then I join in, quick as I can and hope I haven't got in too late because there's nothing worse than being left out in the cold with a laugh hanging

People laugh a lot nowadays.

I think that's fear."

Gary's not stupid.

He just dares to see the world differently.

In the classroom and on the estate he provokes without intent.

When another act of violence unsettles those around him, Gary must take the blame.